Editor's Note

NLC Provides Additional Resources on Website

This week President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner (R – Ohio) have met in person and via phone multiple times to discuss how to avoid the fiscal cliff. As there is very little information coming out after the meetings, it is difficult to say what will be part of the package. Once the details are released, it may be too late for cities to weigh in. As such, cities need to continue to be vigilant on several issues that could potentially harm municipal budgets.